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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,018.56, 38,665.62 and 15,443.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,018.56, 38,665.62 and 15,443.31 is: 21,311.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,018.56 : 38,665.62 = 15,443.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,018.56/38,665.62 = 15,443.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,018.56x = 38,665.62 × 15,443.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,018.56x = 597,125,156.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,125,156.00/28,018.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,311.77

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